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Slow Cooker Smoky Hawaiian Pulled Pork Freezer Meal Recipe!

Slow Cooker Smoky Hawaiian Pulled Pork Freezer Meal Recipe!

By Mona - Far From The Farm
December 12, 2025
Smoky slow cooker Hawaiian pulled pork with 3 simple ingredients, freezer meal friendly and perfect for sliders or rice bowls! 
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Makes: 6
Approximate cost $10
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Calories: 205
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb pork shoulder - (thick fat trimmed)
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp liquid smoke

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker (or Instant Pot with Slow Cook function and using the slow cooker lid)
  • Large freezer safe 2 gallon bag
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • KitchenAid mixer with paddle attachment for shredding (or 2 forks)

Method
 

Assemble the freezer meal
  1. Trim the thickest pieces of fat from the pork shoulder.
    In a small bowl, mix the salt and liquid smoke into a paste. Rub the paste evenly over all sides of the pork.
    Place the seasoned pork into a large freezer safe bag. Seal, flatten, label with cooking instructions, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw
  1. Remove the freezer meal from the freezer and thaw fully in the refrigerator for 24 hours before cooking.
Cooking instructions
  1. Place the thawed pork shoulder into the slow cooker or Instant Pot insert, laying it flat for even cooking.
    No additional liquid is required. The pork will release its own juices during slow cooking. However, If your cooker runs hot or the pork is very lean, add up to 1/4 cup water.
  2. Cook:
    Traditional slow cooker: Cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours until the pork is fall-apart tender.
    Instant Pot slow cook function: Set to HIGH on Slow Cook, fit the glass lid, and cook for 10 to 12 hours.
  3. Before shredding, check for doneness. The pork should shred easily with minimal effort.
  4. Remove the pork from the cooker and discard excess fat if desired. Shred using two forks or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on low speed. Spoon a small amount of cooking liquid back over the shredded pork to keep it juicy.
  5. Serve immediately or keep warm until ready to eat. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Liquid smoke is strong. Stick to 1 tablespoon the first time.
  • Salt matters here because the ingredient list is short.
  • For BBQ sandwiches, toss with your favorite sauce after shredding.
  • For a more Polynesian vibe, stir in teriyaki after shredding and serve with rice.
 

Storage

  • Freezer meal (uncooked): up to 3 months
  • Cooked pulled pork: 3 to 4 days in the fridge
  • Freeze cooked pork: up to 2 months, freeze with a splash of cooking liquid
  • Reheat: microwave with a splash of water, or warm in a skillet with sauce
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 205kcalProtein: 27gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 1273mgPotassium: 472mgVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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